Black Forest, CO

Living in Black Forest

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 5
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 8
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 95
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Colleges 46
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Schools 46
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Residents

14k Population +627 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
58% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
83% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate11%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree27%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$120k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts55%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$547k Median Home Value +$117k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$605 (2010–19)
89% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas14%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Black Forest

United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54

Property Crime in Black Forest

United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 0 8
Feb 27 0 7
Mar 34 1 14
Apr 41 2 12
May 51 2 3
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 65 3 0
Aug 64 3 0
Sep 56 1 1
Oct 45 1 6
Nov 33 1 9
Dec 24 1 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Forest

Inland Flooding64
Tornado20
Blizzard7
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